Umran Malik ruled out of IPL 2025 due to injury, KKR name Chetan Sakariya as replacement

By our Special Correspondent

Pace sensation Umran Malik has been ruled out of the upcoming 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Due to an injury, the speedster will not be available for the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Earlier, Umran Malik was picked up by the franchise for INR 75 lakh.

          The franchise has now named Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for Umran Malik. Sakariya has represented India in an ODI and two T20Is and has played 19 IPL games, scalping 20 wickets.